Life Science Lunch Series

IHIF Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 
Click here to register to attend the lunch
 
The Indiana Health Industry Forum and Barnes & Thornburg present a monthly seminar series on issues in life science. At each lunch, a policymaker or a panel is available to answer questions concerning the major challenges and opportunities in the life science industry. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month from 11:30 - 1:00 PM. We hope you will join us.
 
Program is held at Barnes & Thornburg in Downtown Indianapolis (11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204).   The live video broadcast courtesy of Barnes & Thornburg, LLP to:
  • Elkhart
  • Fort Wayne
  • South Bend
  • Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette
  • Ivy Tech in Bloomington
  • Ball State University in Muncie
  • Rose-Hulman Ventures in Terre Haute
  • Indiana University-East in Richmond
  • The following Barnes & Thornburg LLP office locations are occasionally available via video: Chicago, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Columbus, OH, and Grand Rapid, MI

 

Next Event: Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Point/Counterpoint: Are Human Genes Patentable?

 

The US Patent Office has allowed patents on DNA sequences related to human genes for many years. A current case is raising the question whether these sequences are eligible for patent protection. Are these man-made inventions subject to patenting or natural phenomena permanently in the public domain?

 

Plan to attend and hear differing views from academia and industry on this question and whether patents in this area stimulate or suppress research and ultimately human health.

 

Speakers: 

Kathleen A. Marrs, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, IUPUI School of Science

Kevin E. Collins Esq., Associate Professor of Law, IUPUI School of Law

 

Click here to register to attend the lunch
 
Please note: Attendees at the Indianapolis location will be charged a $10 luncheon fee.  This is payable on-site by cash or check or on-line via credit card.  To pay on-line, please click here
 

Sponsor a Lunch!

Sponsorship of the luncheon is only $750!!! Sponsors will receive logo recognition on the pre-event registration e-mail and on the cover of the event handout. Sponsors will have 3-5 minutes at the start of the luncheon to address the audience and may also include powerpoint slides in the handout. Attendance averages around 150 people in Indianapolis plus another 20 people (combined) in the remote locations.

If your organization is interested in becoming a sponsor of the lunch at one or more sites for a particular month, please contact Kristin Jones at 317-278-9973 or kjones@ihif.org.

 

Friday, March 12, 2010